Why Simon Fraser University?
Several universities in Eastern Canada have well-established academic programs in Scottish, Celtic or Irish Studies, but west of Ontario it becomes nearly impossible for students to engage with this central influence on Canadian history and culture. The Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser University has begun the process of correcting this regional imbalance in Scottish Studies in Canada. Simon Fraser University reflects, in many respects, the Scottish heritage implicit in its name. Its symbol is a claymore donated by Lord Lovat, Chief of Clan Fraser. The name of the University has been proudly carried by the SFU Pipe Band to the homeland of the Frasers on many occasions, to the extent that almost anyone in Scotland will know of Simon Fraser University. You can listen to a 6 minute medley at SFU Medley from the 2002 World Pipe Band Championships. Finally, of central importance to the Centre for Scottish Studies is the existence at SFU of a strong core of faculty from several di
